Brent Halfmann (Stephen, MN) needed a tiebreaker to advance to the playoffs, Halfmann finished 2-2 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Halfmann defeated Craig Nicko (Blaine, MN) 7-3, then went on to lose 8-3 against Ron Everson (Brainerd, MN). Halfmann lost 7-4 to Nicko where Halfmann responded with a 9-7 win over Everson in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Halfmann did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Halfmann ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.